HII Hosts Naval Leaders at Ingalls Shipbuilding
05 März 2024 - 12:30AM
HII (NYSE: HII) announced that Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Lisa
Franchetti and Assistant Commandant of the Marine Corps Gen.
Christopher Mahoney joined U.S. Sen. Roger Wicker, R-Miss, for a
visit to the company’s Ingalls Shipbuilding division today.
While in Pascagoula, Franchetti, Mahoney and Wicker toured the
shipyard’s facilities and met with Ingalls leadership for an
overview of the ships under construction and the investments being
made within the shipyard. During the visit, the group toured guided
missile destroyers USS Zumwalt (DDG 1000) and Ted Stevens (DDG
128), amphibious assault ship Bougainville (LHA 8), and
amphibious transport dock Richard M. McCool Jr. (LPD 29).
“We were honored to host Adm. Franchetti, Gen. Mahoney and Sen.
Wicker and showcase the hard work being accomplished by our
dedicated shipbuilders every day,” Ingalls Shipbuilding President
Kari Wilkinson said. “As we continue to invest in our people,
facilities and processes, we can best position ourselves to fully
support the needs of our Navy and Marine Corps partners.”
A photo accompanying this release is available at:
https://hii.com/news/hii-hosts-naval-leaders-at-ingalls-shipbuilding.
Adm. Franchetti, who was sworn in as the nation’s 33rd chief of
naval operations in November 2023, also met with crewmembers of
ships currently at Ingalls. This visit marked CNO’s first trip to
Ingalls Shipbuilding as chief of naval operations and was part of a
series of visits to Gulf Coast shipyards.
“It’s been just over two years since McCool’s launch, and
because of each and every one of you, this ship will be ready and
fiercely capable in this decisive decade and for the many decades
that follow,” said Franchetti to the shipyard workers, industry
members and ship’s crew aboard Richard M. McCool Jr. “I want
each of you to know that I am proud of you, and I’m proud of all
that you are doing to ensure our Navy remains the most powerful
Navy in the world.”
During the visit, the group had the opportunity to see
first-hand the work taking place in support of the Navy and Marine
Corps.
“The importance of these shipyards cannot be overstated,”
Mahoney said. “Manufacturing and production is essential to a
strong economy and America’s maritime advantage relies on the ships
that carry our Marines and Sailors around the globe. Both of those
things are on display here — on these lines with these hard working
men and women. It was great to meet some of them and hear their
stories. Their work is critical to our National Defense.”
Wicker echoed Mahoney’s statements saying, “I will always
showcase our skilled Mississippi shipbuilders and the impressive
work they do along the coast. The Navy, Marine Corps, and world
benefit from what comes out of our shipyards. As one of
Mississippi’s U.S. Senators and the Ranking Member of the Senate
Armed Services Committee, I look for every opportunity to advance
our state’s national defense contributions.”
Since 2015, HII has invested nearly $1 billion in the Ingalls
Shipbuilding infrastructure, facility and toolsets enabling
shipbuilders to improve product flow and process efficiency, and
enhance product quality. Additionally, HII continues to invest in
and expand local talent pipelines in order to meet the current and
future needs of our nation’s military.
About HII
HII is a global, all-domain defense provider. HII’s mission is
to deliver the world’s most powerful ships and all-domain solutions
in service of the nation, creating the advantage for our customers
to protect peace and freedom around the world.
As the nation’s largest military shipbuilder, and with a more
than 135-year history of advancing U.S. national security, HII
delivers critical capabilities extending from ships to unmanned
systems, cyber, ISR, AI/ML and synthetic training. Headquartered in
Virginia, HII’s workforce is 44,000 strong. For more information,
visit:
- HII on the web: https://www.HII.com/
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Contact: Kimberly K.
Aguillard228-355-5663Kimberly.K.Aguillard@hii-co.com
A photo accompanying this announcement is available at
https://www.globenewswire.com/NewsRoom/AttachmentNg/fc61cabe-1d6f-4036-a7f8-0c4c2496e93c
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